Accountant I

Overview

This role involves supporting the General Ledger (GL) function by preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis, executing month-end closing activities, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. The position reports to the Supervisor/Manager, Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure financial data integrity.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with quality and compliance with SOX requirements; clear any open/reconciling items.
• Maintain a journal checklist to track activities as they fall due, particularly during month-end close.
• Execute automated run processes in Sage, including:
  • Prepayment
  • Recurring entries
  • Revenue apportionment
  • Reversal entries
• Perform monthly flux analysis for data completeness and accuracy.
• Drive continuous process improvement to improve productivity, quality, controls, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure processes comply with global standards and SOX controls.
• Meet or exceed targets as pre-determined on the performance scorecard.
• Collaborate and maintain strong business engagement with other verticals, including Global Processes, Controllership, Finance, Tax, Employee expenses, Accounts payable, and Accounts receivable teams.
• Perform any other function as delegated by the immediate lead (supervisor).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate.
• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience, particularly in General Ledger / Record-to-Report.
• Experience working in a shared services environment or BPO industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency; able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deliverables on time.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma training/certification is a plus.
• An eye for continuous process improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Full details not provided.

Location

PHL NCR QC Work-at-Home

Work Arrangement

Full time